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FROM THE EDITOR

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he adage “always a bridesmaid� is one that I have come to accept and actually enjoy over the years. It is kind of funny how all of a sudden everyone begins to pair up, put a ring on it, and get hitched, which leaves busy bodies (like yours truly) left behind and enjoying the big day of many happy friends.

Don’t get me wrong; I love a good wedding, and I adore the arUDQJHPHQWV RI à RZHUV WKURXJKRXW WKH FHUHPRQ\ DQG UHFHSWLRQ 7KHUH is nothing like enjoying a piece of freshly sliced groom’s cake because you know it will be the best of the best in chocolate on chocolate. I love how each wedding these days stands out on its own. Every bride and groom is able to put his or her own spin on that special day and make it memorable for everyone in attendance. (By the way, thank k you, Pinterest, for inspiring brides everywhere!)

Being a perpetual bridesmaid, I have been a part of four lovely days for four lifelong friends. In October 2010, I was maid of honor to one of my sorority sisters and roommates at a gorgeous Southern wedding in Grenada, Mississippi. Every detail screamed of fall and looked fantastic. A few short months later in January 2011, I played bridesmaid again to another roommate in Cleveland, Mississippi. This wedding was held on a bitterly cold January day and was beautiful because of it.

Six months later, I was bridesmaid again for another sorority sister in Orange Beach, Alabama. What a fun way to celebrate such a memoraEOH GD\ $IWHU D IHZ \HDUV RII RI WKH EULGDO FLUFXLW , ÀQDOO\ JRW WR SOD\ maid of honor again for one of my oldest friends right here in Natchez, Mississippi, this past November.

To all of you friends of the newly engaged out there, pick out your GUHVV ÀQG D SDLU RI VSHFWDFXODU VKRHV DQG HQMR\ EHLQJ D SDUW RI VXFK an important day to the bride and groom. Happy wedding planning to all along and beyond the Mississippi!

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart MANAGING EDITOR CONSULTING EDITOR Jennie Guido Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Jan Ratcliff Anita Schilling STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Aimee Guido Van O’Gwin Elise D. Parker Cheryl Rinehart Tim McCary SOCIAL MEDIA & EVENTS MANAGER Anne Elise Rinehart SALES STAFF Jennie Guido Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions JoAnna Sproles CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Gary R. Bachman Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin Becky Junkin Ross McGehee Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Jean Biglane

Anne Elise Rinehart

Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Jennie Guido

Jan Ratcliff

Aimee Guido

Anita Schilling

Van O’Gwin

Tim McCary

Donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

Elise D. Parker

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin

Becky Junkin

Ross McGehee

Alma Womack

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January 2015

FEATURES

Photograph by Jeff Chao

Unique Wedding Venues in Mississippi ............. pages 44-49 Ames / Herring Wedding ................................. pages 52-53 Boyd / Tullos Wedding .................................... pages 54-55 Faulks / Young Wedding.................................. pages 56-57 Garber / Dale Wedding ................................... pages 58-59 Hoover / Williams Wedding ..............................pages 60-61 +XČ•QHV *RRGPDQ :HGGLQJ .......................... pages 62-63 Johns / Roberts Wedding ................................. pages 64-65 Smith / Eason Wedding ................................... pages 66-67 Welch / Winborne Wedding.............................. pages 68-69 Green / Phillips Engagement .............................. pages 70 Page 8 { January 2015 { Bluffs & Bayous

ON THE OVER Capturing timeless memories, such as a breathtaking bride like Devon Welch Winborne, will help the couple relive the grandeur forever. Bridal Portrail by Chao Photography. Artistic Design by T.G. McCary.

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FAVO R I T E S All Outdoors Bull Wagons ...............................................................................................................10

Events January Premier Events .......................................................................................80-81 January Louisiana Up & Coming! ........................................................................84-87 January Mississippi Up & Coming! ......................................................................89-92 2015 Bridal Shows ................................................................................................93-94

G’s Fare Warm and Toasty Recipes for Winter...................................................................16-20

In the Garden Cool Wave Pansies Bring Cheer to Winter Gardens ............................................38-39

Legal Notes Neighborly Gates .......................................................................................................26

Southern Sampler

Warm and Toasty Recipes for Winter pages 16-20

The Pioneer Wedding ...........................................................................................96-97

The Social Scene Krewe of Mystique Royalty Party ..............................................................................11 Surprise Party for Roberts ...................................................................................12-13 Open House with Dr. Ellis ...................................................................................22-23 McComb Garden Club’s Mad Tea Party...............................................................24-25 Ferriday Garden Club Fall Meeting .....................................................................28-29 Merry Market Holiday Bazaar ..............................................................................30-31 After Hours with Elliott & Co. and Rasberry Alley ..................................................37 Carr Central High School’s Reunion ...................................................................40-42 Annual Taste of the Trust ....................................................................................72-74 Launch Party for Charboneau Distillery ..................................................................75 Mistletoe Marketplace Preview Gala ....................................................................76-79

The Wedding Scene Engagement Party for Green and Phillips ................................................................71

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ALL OUTDOORS

story by Ross McGehee

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e were coming through Jackson on the interstate when the driver of the car asked, “What is that smell?�

I said, “You’ve been behind a ‘bull wagon’ for twenty miles. You’re not going to pass him, so get used to it or back off.� An attempt was made to pass, but he was in a bigger hurry than we were so we let him go. I spent the next twenty minutes explaining why he was in a rush.

Cattle drives are a thing of the past.

Nowadays cattle are loaded onto eighteenwheeler double-deck trailers for transport.

Those “bull wagonsâ€? are also known as “cattle potsâ€? because of their potbelly appearance. The truck and empty trailer weigh QRUWK RI WKLUW\ WKRXVDQG SRXQGV DGG Ă€Ity-thousand pounds of cattle, and they are ready to go anywhere. The drivers are usually alone although ten hours of drive time is the limit allowed by federal law. Some have their wives along to work the swindle sheets. And clean. Most drivers change into boots, and some change clothes to put a load on. The inside of the trucks are spotless.

For instance, Coy Martin runs a Peterbilt. He had the truck built and sent straight from Dallas on to Joplin, Missouri, WR WKH &KURPH 6KRS 0DÀD +H WULFNHG LW out with custom fenders, a kitchenette, chrome (of course), running boards, and custom paint for the truck and trailer. But he lives in the truck with his wife making two trips cross country a week. It’s a shame to load cattle in a truck that pretty.

I just read a statistic that there are 800,000 head of calves that leave Florida

each year for Midwest feedlots. That’s not counting the spent cows. Assuming the calves weigh 600 pounds, that’s 9,600 pot loads out of Florida alone! And going to the panhandle of Texas, Kansas, or Colorado is quite a haul from Virginia. But that’s where the grass is and the feedlots are so off they go. Federal law says that it has to be done in twenty-four hours or the cattle must be off-loaded, rested, and watered. So now we are really in a hurry. Fill out the health papers at the last minute and send them on.

My friend Bernard ran pots for a few years and said it ain’t all glory. Coming out of central Florida with a load on, he got in too big of a hurry. Rounded a curve too fast on a two-lane blacktop and the doubleGHFN WUDLOHU ZDV WRS KHDY\ DQG Ă LSSHG 7KH upper deck calves tore out through the roof and the lower calves were tangled up in a mess. Last he saw of the upper deck calves they were headed across somebody’s pasture in high gear! Took a long time to get cheap insurance after that. He’s a lot like everybody else; doesn’t like to be hassled by “The Man.â€? So there is an inspection station west of here where they check KHDOWK SDSHUV JR RYHU WKH WUXFN ZLWK D Ă€QH toothed comb, check driver logs, and weigh the truck. East of that is a truck stop with a truck wash. He’d pull in and run about 300 gallons of water into the bottom deck. He had it dripping pretty good with whatever comes out of a trailer full of calves for sixteen hours. At the inspection site, he’d dutifully pull up to the scales; and before he could pull on, someone would run out waving him off the yard with, “Get that nasty,

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stinking rig out of here!� He only got checked once.

Part of the expense of running a bull wagon is that there is not much to back haul. What can you load on a cattle trailer?

Oh, it’s cleaned out when they unload, but aside from hay for a dairy back east there’s not much else. The hay has to be carried in by hand and carried out, and there’s no way to stand erect; and the bales are about 120 pounds. There’s also the part about guess who gets in the load with the cattle if one gets down, or any kind of breakdown can spell disaster. And you don’t know where you’re headed until the load is put on. And hauling out of ranches can get dicey when it is wet. I can recall a set of pots that literally were pushed up a hill by a Cat D7 dozer to get them gone.

So, if you see a load going by, you won’t see it for long. He’s got a long way to go and a short time to get there to get the calves unloaded before one gets sick or trampled, or “The Man� pulls him over for an inspection. And the smell; well that’s a whole “nuther� discussion.

Columnist Ross McGehee, a lifelong resident of Natchez, Mississippi, owns a diversified and far-flung farm operation.

THE social SCENE BATON ROUGE, LA

Krewe of Mystique Royalty Party he Krewe of Mystique held its royalty party at the Country Club Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 7, 2014. The 2015 Royalty was presented at this cocktail event.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

Surprise Party for Roberts amily and friends surprised Gerri Roberts on her ninetieth birthday with a party at First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The well-planned event brought together guests from near and far who have been close to Roberts for nine decades. Photos by Bill Perkins

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G’S FARE

story by Becky Junkin photos by Jennie Guido

Warm and Toasty Recipes for Winter “B aby, it’s cold outside;” and inside, you can be enjoying a warm bowl of homemade soup, cornbread, salad, and a yummy dessert that you can put together in the blink of an eye. What is great about most of these recipes is you just dump, dump, and dump. So, instead of staying in the kitchen cooking all night, you can sit EDFN DQG UHOD[ LQ IURQW RI D URDULQJ ÀUH DQG HQMR\ \RXU PHDO EHFDXVH VRXS·V RQ This salad has been in my family for a long time. I used to make it on Christmas Eve when my children were small, and it was a quick, easy way to get them to eat their vegetables. You can add and subtract any salad vegetables in the salad.

LAYERED GREEN PEA SALAD 1 head of lettuce, shredded 1 16-ounce can Le Sueur peas, drained 1 purple onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped and drained 1 small package button mushrooms 1 cup mayonnaise (or ranch dressing) 1 package real bacon bits 1 8-ounce package cheddar cheese 0U H [YPÅL IV^S VY SHYNL IV^S SH`LY [OL ÄYZ[ Ä]L PUNYLKPLU[Z PU [OL VYKLY HIV]L 4P_ [OL TH`VUUHPZL \U[PS ZTVV[O HUK ZWYLHK VU [VW VM ZHSHK" ZWYPURSL ^P[O IHJVU IP[Z HUK JOLLZL 9LMYPNLYH[L V]LYUPNO[ PM WVZZPISL 4P_ [VNL[OLY ILMVYL ZLY]PUN

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This recipe is from Alexa Clack of Rayville, Louisiana.

She is the daughter of Rossi and Phyllis Copeland. Phyllis shared this recipe with her Pilate’s class, and I have shared it with friends. It has been a big hit with everyone who tried it; and it is quick, easy, and ready in thirty minutes.

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If you are not in the mood for soup, below is a delicious chili recipe that comes from my daughter Lari’s friend and neighbor Devi Houston. You can buy the green peppers and onion already chopped, which makes it so much easier and another “dump” recipe.

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This simple recipe is from my friend Missy Brown.

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To me, nothing goes better with soup than good, old-fashioned cornbread. If you want to add a twist to the cornbread, you can try this pumpkin cornbread that my son’s mother-in-law, Deborah Willis, cooks. She found this at www.giverecipe.com.

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Nothing is easier than a dump cake; it is my go-to recipe when I am in a hurry and need a quick dessert. This one uses blueberries and pineapple and is perfect with a dab of ice cream or whipped cream on top. This one came from one of my favorite cookbooks, A Taste of the South.

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Becky Junkin, mother of four and grandmother of seven, is a lifelong Natchez resident, a retired elePHQWDU\ WHDFKHU RI WZHQW\ IRXU \HDUV DQG FHUWLĂ€HG Pilates instructor.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

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Open House with Dr. Ellis r. Michael Ellis hosted an open house on November 6, 2014, at his office off of Mission 66 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Attendees toured Dr. Ellis’ office and dined on a bountiful array of appetizers catered by Goldies in Vicksburg.

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Kala Williamson and Naomi Ellis Heather Tate and Lacey Israel Ronnie Andrews and Ben Buck Jane Paris, Dr. Michael Ellis, and Alice Ellis Dona Hales, Lois Vinson, Brooke Smith, and Elyce Curry Dr. Craig and Lynn Bradford with Dr. Michael and Alice Ellis Dr. Michael and Alice Ellis Mike Smith and Katie Feibelman Lynn Foley and Sharon Andrews

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THE social SCENE MCCOMB, MS

McComb Garden Club’s Mad Tea Party embers of the McComb Garden Club held a Mad Tea Party fundraiser on November 15, 2014, at The Caboose in downtown McComb, Mississippi. The money raised from the silent auction will benefit community beautification activities, this Spring’s Azalea Festival and Court, Princesses on Parade, and other activities supported by the McComb Garden Club. Photos by Elise Parker

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LEGAL NOTES

story by Lucien C. Gwin III

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ne of the things that I have encountered often in my law practice involves the issue of when can someone place a locked gate across a road or a right-of-way where there are multiple owners or users of the private road or right-of-way. I have encountered this issue at least a dozen times, mostly involving deer hunters and hunting leases, a combination in which all hope of common sense seems to vanish in men.

I recently had to seek an injunction against a landowner who had intentionally ORFNHG D JDWH ORFNLQJ RXW ÀYH RWKHU ODQGowners who all had recorded easements over the road that ran through the middle RI WKH ÀUVW ODQGRZQHU¡V SURSHUW\ So the question becomes, when may a landowner place a gate, locked or unlocked, across a road running through his property where other contiguous landowners have an easement or right-of-way across the road? The answer unfortunately is not always black and white as there can be a multitude of scenarios. I will talk about just a few.

Let’s assume that a property owner has a road through his property (serviant estate) and other landowners have the right of use of the road to access their properties (dominant estates). Then assume the serviant owner wants to erect a gate because he

has had an argument with one or two of the other landowners. Therefore, he decides that it is his road; and he can put a gate anywhere on “his� road that he wants to.

Can he do such legally? The court calls this a “spite gate,â€? and the answer is no. $ VSLWH JDWH RU IHQFH LV GHĂ€QHG DV ´D VWUXFWXUH RI QR EHQHĂ€FLDO XVH WR WKH HUHFWing owner or occupant of the premises, but erected or maintained by him solely for the purpose of annoying the owner or occupiers of adjoining properties.â€?

So it appears that motive and intention have a lot to do with whether adjoining landowners may or may not have the right to erect gates.

Let’s assume our serviant landowner mentioned above wants to put up not one but two gates on his road, as well as a fence around his property in order to run cattle.

This is a much tougher scenario. Assuming the deeds are all silent about blocking or gating the joint access, then there is a “probability� that he would be within his legal right to do so. There is one case in Mississippi where a cattle owner was allowed to keep three gates up on a jointly owned easement where the adjoining owner had planned to build a subdivision on the dominant estate.

The court has a much more liberal view of gates whenever agriculture is involved.

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situation it would be prudent to argue that any cattle or horse owner should be required to implement cattle gaps and electric gates as a matter of convenience.

What about other reasons for wanting a closed or locked gate across a jointly owned right of way? Assume a landowner owning the serviant estate (again the property that will be traveled over) learns that his neighbor is going to develop a trailer park on the neighbor’s property using a through-way road on the serviant estate, and the landowner realizes this will greatly diminish his property. He therefore erects a gate and locks it, but he gives his neighbor a key. Can he do this?

This is a much tougher question. The black letter law on the subject says as follows: “Whether the grantee of a right of way is entitled to a way unobstructed by gates depends on the terms of the grant, its purposes, nature and situation of the property, and the manner in which the way has been used and occupied. The grant of way without any reservation of a right to maintain gates does not necessarily imply that the owner of the land may not do so. Unless it is expressly stipulated that the way shall be open, without gates, or some other intent is clear, the owner of the serviant estate may erect gates . . . across the way provided . . . so as not to unreasonably interfere with the right of passage and provided the gates are necessary IRU SUHVHUYDWLRQ DQG SURSHU DQG HIĂ€cient use of the serviant estate.â€?

Does this mean that throwing up a gate to protect the value of your own property is a necessity? If I were the judge on that one, I believe I would say yes; but minds may differ on this issue.

My Take Joint ownership of easements and rightof-ways are tricky things. You need to always, if you can, spell out the purposes and intents of the right-of-way or easement.

Otherwise you may be butting heads with your neighbor down the road.

Lucien C. “Samâ€? Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing PDQ\ DVSHFWV RI WKH ODZ DW WKH Ă€UP RI *ZLQ /HZLV Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.

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THE social SCENE FERRIDAY, LA

Ferriday Garden Club Fall Meeting n a blustery November 13, 2014, members of the Ferriday Garden Club, Tensas Garden Club, and Vidalia Garden Club met at the Arcade Theatre in downtown Ferriday, Louisiana, to celebrate all of the seasons. For this month’s program, each garden club created tablescapes showcasing each of the seasons and holidays.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Merry Market Holiday Bazaar n Saturday, November 15, 2014, Trinity Episcopal Day School hosted its annual Merry Market Holiday Bazaar in the Natchez Convention Center in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Vendors from all over Southwest Mississippi and into Louisiana helped to kick off the holiday shopping season and spread some Christmas cheer as well.

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After Hours with Elliott & Co and Rasberry Alley n November 20, 2014, the Natchez Young Professionals hosted an after hours event with Rasberry Alley and Elliot & Co in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Local businesses and friends gathered to enjoy cocktails while ringing in the holiday season.

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IN THE GARDEN

story and photos by Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Cool Wave pansies such as this Frost selection are well suited for growing in combination containers as the spiller plant.

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The same folks who brought the popular Wave petunias to many of our gardens developed Cool Wave pansies.

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are hardy through U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Zone 5, so they are well adapted for all of Mississippi. During really cold weather, these plants will appear to freeze, but when temperatures moderate, the plants will have only minor damage.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

Carr Central High School’s Reunion ore than 200 alumni of Carr Central High School gathered to honor their alma mater and socialize for the final reunion of the class of 1953 on October 3 and 4, 2014, at the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. At the reunion, the school was designated a historical landmark and was unveiled on the campus site by former students in tribute to the school and in appreciation for the impact the institution had on their lives. Carr Central graduated its first class in 1933 and last in 1959. The building, located on Cherry Street, was recently renovated and converted to an apartment complex.

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The Fairview Inn Jackson, Mississippi

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What advice can Asters share with brides looking to start planning now? “Book the vendors that can only work one event a day: the wedding planner, your venue, photographer, and band. These are the most important to get squared away and will help take stress off the bride,� she believes.

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The Inn on Whitworth Brookhaven, Mississippi

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Manager John Lynch tells, “The building was built around 1900 as a general mercantile store. The Inn on Whitworth began operations in December 2011 with Sallie Williford as the full-time Innkeeper and Dr. Kim Sessums as the designer.”

With a total of fourteen rooms for quests, the Inn can offer your wedding party, family, and friends a comfortable stay for your wedding weekend. “The building is part of the Brookhaven Downtown Historic District and was repurposed after years of being a retail store,” Lynch adds. “We are known for the original artwork on the walls and contemporary furniture design EXW KDYH NHSW WKH RULJLQDO KHDUW SLQH ÁRRUV and beaded-board ceiling, which make the entire space a unique destination.”

For a venue like this one, Lynch suggests starting your booking early “especially when planning for a June wedding.

Another special part of the Inn is that we have great spaces to enjoy an intimate setting where a wedding party can book the entire hotel and visit over the special weekend.”

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Beverly King, a member of the committee to promote the school, explains, “A locally important landmark, it is one of the two remaining public buildings associated with the town’s remarkable port-Civil War development and prosperity. The importance of the school derives from its distinctive Romanesque style and links to the early growth of the town.” A functioning school until May of 1960, the Old Wesson School was recently renovated in 2012 and opened as a center for the community.

“Brides can expect something old and new in the Old Wesson School,” King says. “The castle-like architecture and history offer the old, and the renovations and modern-day aspects offer the new.” An impressive location, the school allows for a bride to come and create the perfect setting for her big day in one of 101 “must see” Mississippi places.

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ocated far away from the hustle and bustle of Summit, Mississippi, Jolimar’s picturesque setting and breathtaking views create a magical wedding day for any bride and groom.

Manager Leslie Hobgood and the fantastic staff at Jolimar are ready to help you plan your perfect day. As described by its website, Jolimar invites you to “relax and enjoy the alluring countryside on this 1,000 acre private estate. The main house has spacious reception areas with breathtaking views to entertain your guests. Reside in one of WKH Ă€YH ODUJH VXLWHV LQ WKH PDLQ KRXVH or one of the three quaint cottages, each accompanied with a kitchenette, living DUHD DQG IRXU WR Ă€YH EHGURRPV 2XU RQsite and offsite caterer’s can help you build the perfect menu for your event.

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After enjoying a fabulous wedding ceremony and relaxed reception, guests have many options at Jolimar for housing. Between the many suites and large cottages available, there is no need to feel as if you are away from home. Jolimar can help you and your guests “get away� for your big wedding weekend!

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Joan Elizabeth Ames & Nicholas Cole Herring Natchez, mississippi j photos by Nicole Kossum Photography

oan Elizabeth Ames and Nicholas Cole Herring were married Saturday, September 20, 2014, at six o’clock in the evening on the grounds of Stanton Hall in Natchez, Mississippi, with the Reverend Trey Stevens and the Reverend Brian Lee officiating. Parents of the bride are Jeff and Dorothy Ames of Vidalia, Louisiana; and parents of the groom are Allie LaBorde of Vidalia and the late Phillip Laborde.

Violinist David Troutman provided music for the ceremony. The processional music for the wedding party was “Canon in D,” followed by the bride’s entrance to the traditional “Wedding March.” The couple exited the ceremony to the “LSU Fight Song” played by the River City Hit Squad band. Delynn Vines, Robbi Flynn, Dianne Fletcher, Shelia Lillie, and Carolyn Heard, very special friends of the bride, provided decorations and flowers for the ceremony. Torri Webber, a lifelong friend of the bride and groom, served as the wedding coordinator.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an Oleg Cassini gown with capped sleeves and layers of lace in a mermaid silhouette. Her veil was trimmed in pearls; and she carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, white Eskimo roses, million star gypsophila, and baby’s breath. She wore pearl earrings and a diamond necklace that were her great grandmother’s.

Samantha Weeks of Roxie, Mississippi, served as matron of honor; and Guylan Britt of Monterey, Louisiana, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mandy Hedrick and Chelsey Burley, both of Vidalia, and Brittanny McEntyre of Monterey. They wore navy floor-length, chiffon gowns and carried bouquets of daisies and baby’s breath.

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Patrick Golden of Ruston, Louisiana, served as best man. Groomsmen were Austin Williams, Bert Goldman, and Shayne Knapp, all of Natchez, and J. D. Ames of Vidalia.

Olivia and Sophie Hedrick, nieces of the groom, were flower girls; and Nate Sylvestri, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Carriage House at Stanton Hall. The couple’s first dance was to “Stand by Me,” played by the River City Hit Squad band from New Orleans, Louisiana, that entertained the wedding party and guests throughout the evening. Edna’s Cake Creations designed the cakes; and photographer Nicole Kossum captured every moment of the wedding events, having previously documented the couple’s engagement. After a trip to St. Lucia, the couple has happily made their home in Natchez.

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Emily margaret Boyd & Dr. Bobby Woodrow tullos oxford, mississippi j photos by Sully Clemmer

n November 22, 2014, at six o’clock in the evening, Emily Margaret Boyd and Dr. Bobby Woodrow Tullos were united in marriage at the Paris-Yates Chapel in beautiful Oxford, Mississippi.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Jeffery Boyd of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Grandparents of the bride are Margaret Chism and the late John Maury Chism of Brookhaven; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Long Livingston of Tupelo, Mississippi; and the late James Dawayne Boyd.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Forrest McNair of Raleigh, North Carolina, and of Tony Lawrence Tullos of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of Patsy Jane Penley McNair, the late Oscar Woodrow Tullos, and the late Avanelle McWhorter Tullos, all of Vicksburg.

Serving as matron of honor was Danica Layne Boyd of Oxford; and maid of honor was Allison Gray Boyd of Clinton, Mississippi. Bridesmaids were Rachel Tullos Rogers of San Antonio, Texas, and Marion Patti of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and the bridesmen were Madison Kane Honea and Justin Joseph Small, both of West Hollywood,

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Ryan David Stinson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jason Michael Boyd of Oxford; Tony Lawrence Tullos of Vicksburg; and Michael David Hurley of Savannah, Georgia.

Flower girls were Caroline Boyd Kahlstorf of Tupelo; Carleigh Grace Leech of Farmington, Mississippi; and Katherine Grace Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Train bearers were Helen Frances Hotten of Birmingham, Alabama, and Anna Grant Kahlstorf of Tupelo. Bible bearer was Colin Boyd Leech of Farmington.

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Joanna Boyd Hotten provided the music. Registry attendant was Clara Ann Hotten, and program attendants were Ashton Presley and Braxton Presley. Kendall Poole Event Planning coordinated the wedding, and Fresh Cut By Wendy Putt of Jackson, Mississippi, provided the catering and floral design.

As the bride and groom left their ceremony in the chapel, guests showered them with a tossing of lavender. The wedding party then was taken by double-decker bus to The Lyric on Oxford’s Square for the reception where Mo Money entertained the couple and their guests all evening.

The bride and groom celebrated their first dance to the strains of “How Long Will I Love You?”

by Ellie Goulding, and the bride and her father’s first dance was to “Brown-eyed Girl.” The groom and his mother’s first dance was to “Parlez-moi d’amour.”

A Bridesmaid Luncheon on Friday, November 21, 2014, at the home of Julie Sample of Oxford was hosted by Mrs. Sample; Joyce Boyd Livingston, grandmother of the bride; Jennifer Boyd Hotten of Birmingham and Joanna Boyd

Megginson of Tupelo, aunts of the bride; and Angela Price Leech of Farmington and Catherine Leech Kahlstorf of Tupelo, both cousins of the bride. At the conclusion of the wedding rehearsal that night, a dinner followed at The Ravine in Oxford.

After their honeymoon in January to Hawaii, the couple will make their home in Jackson, Mississippi, where Emily is employed at Albritton’s Jewelers and attends Tulane University, pursuing a health-and-wellness degree. The groom is in his final year of an internalmedicine residency and will begin a pulmonary medicine fellowship in June at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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dr. Emily Renee Faulks & James Hubbard Young pensacola, florida j photos by avant images photography hat do two young, busy professionals do to ease the frustration and exhaustion of planning a wedding?

Hire a wedding planner for a destination wedding, of course. That is exactly what Emily Renee Faulks and James Hubbard Young did. Although they grew up in Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi, respectively, they currently live in York, Pennsylvania, where Faulks is a generalsurgery resident physician at York Hospital and

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Pensacola, Florida, was the chosen locale for the couple’s wedding weekend; but the location was not chosen necessarily for the beach. While the wedding was to be in a nearby outdoor garden with the reception at the Pensacola Museum of Art, rain caused the backup plan to come into play. Not missing a beat, the wedding took place on September 13, 2014, at half past four in the

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afternoon in the art museum. Mrs. Shara Pilch, a friend of the couple and teacher from Somerville, Massachusetts, presided over the doublering ceremony against a backdrop of beautiful art and classical guitar music.

The wedding theme of sophisticated elegance showed in the bride’s romantic birdcage veil complementing her Maggie Sottero Couture gown with its mermaid-and-trumpet style of contemporary leaf lace over organza; strapless, sweetheart neckline; and laced-corset back. Yellow roses, a favorite flower of the bride’s late grandmother KyongIm Lee, were featured in all of the bouquets, table arrangements, and boutonnières.

The bride’s attendants, friends from medical school and residency, were maid of honor Dr. Kari Valente from Jackson, Mississippi, and bridesmaids Dr. Brandi Ring from Westminster, Colorado, and Dr. Yidi Smith from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They wore similar spring-green dresses with short, flared skirts and capped sleeves while carrying smaller yellow-rose bouquets.

Family had a major role in the wedding party with Laura and Sarah Salvador, the bride’s cousins from Pearland, Texas, serving as junior bridesmaids. These younger girls wore complementary short dresses in a soft yellow and carried even smaller bouquets. Rounding out the bride’s attendants was her younger cousin and flower girl, Amy Lee from Lake Jackson, Texas. She wore a white dress with tucks highlighted by a bow, and her hairpiece was made of yellow roses.

The groom was attended by his brother Walter Young of Jackson, Mississippi, as best man; Steven Faulks from Jackson, Mississippi; Joseph Sweeney from Traverse City, Michigan; and Connor Sweeney, from Olive Branch, Mississippi, as ring bearer. The men all looked dashing in their gray suits with yellow ties and yellow boutonnières.

The bride’s father, Jim Faulks, proudly walked her down the aisle as her mother, MiHyang Faulks, looked on happily. Emily’s only surviving grandparent, Holim Lee, was also beaming. Other grandparents, the late Ruby and Jack Faulks and the late KyongIm Lee, were present in spirit.

The groom’s parents, Barbara and James Young of Fairhope, Alabama, championed their son with their presence along with his only surviving grandparent, Willenia Young of Mobile, Alabama. His late grandparents were Walter and Inez Peters of Mobile, Alabama; Art Hahn of Fredericksburg, Texas; and Alfred Young of Mobile, Alabama.

The reception was an elegant, seated dinner nestled among the venue’s stunning artwork and highlighted with touches of yellow and green. The flowers and decor were provided by Zhenia Rac with Blu Event Design. The multicultural menu that included Thai steak skewers, Creole grits and shrimp, blackened chicken, Asian salad, and a Caribbean vegetable medley was catered by Appetite 4 Life, a “Catering 4 a Cause” philanthropic company that uses its profits to feed the terminally ill and fight hunger in Pensacola, Florida. Heather Pelham with Emerald Coast Custom Cakes created the wedding cakes, and the reception DJ was Paul Kirker with Gulf Talent Services.

Family and friends traveled from Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, and North Carolina for the wedding weekend.

Ocean Breeze Weddings and Events planner Amanda Peterson of Destin, Florida, waved her magic wand to create an artistic wedding extraordinaire. Tiffany Coker of Avant Images, Photography documented the couple’s wedding with finesse.

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Rachel Leigh Garber & John Hunter Dale Natchez, mississippi j photos by Marc Eric ne of the most beautiful and romantic settings in the South and home of the bride’s parents, Brandon Hall Plantation on the Natchez Trace just north of Natchez, Mississippi, provided the backdrop for the marriage of Rachel Leigh Garber and John

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of Natchez. Officiating at the outdoor ceremony was Father Walton Jones of Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez; and providing music for the evening were harpist Ashley Toman of Jackson, Mississippi; soloist Greg Martinez of Lafayette; and the operatic duo Megan Barrera and Pedro Willis-Barbosa of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The bride was escorted and given away by her father. Serving as matron of honor was her sister Andrea Garber Ardoin and her maid of honor was her sister Rebecca Garber, both of Lafayette.

Other bridesmaids were Emily Dale and Lara Griffiths, sisters of the groom, and both from Natchez; Whitney Andrus Ashy, Taryn Breaux, Sarah Hebert Fleming, Denise Bernard McCann, Kortney Raeuchle West, and Brittany Deshotel Ramiez, all of Lafayette; and Renee Davis and Mandy Powell, both of Natchez. Lexi Hotard of Lafayette served as flower girl; Alex Dale of Natchez and nephew of the groom was the reader.

The groom’s father and the groom’s brother, Peter Dale of Natchez, served as best men; and serving as groomsmen were Blanding Beatty of Birmingham, Alabama; Austin Boyd and Dan Fuchs of Austin, Texas; Eric Burns of San Francisco, California; Nathan Burns of New Orleans, Louisiana; Zach Jex of Natchez; William McGehee of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Christopher Prest of Memphis, Tennessee; and Luke Shagets of Dallas Texas.

Following the ceremony, a large reception and dance, featuring the New Orleans band Rockin’ Dotsie, Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, entertained the couple and their enthusiastic guests. Heirloom Cuisine of St. Francisville, Louisiana, catered the evening’s elaborate buffet; and Davaine Lighting of Jackson dramatically illuminated the grounds and festivities. Throughout the reception, exquisite floral arrangements provided by Natchez-native and Atlanta, Georgia, resident John Grady Burns and his Atlanta team, highlighted the evening gala. Photographer Mark Eric and videographer Art in Motion, both of Jackson, Mississippi, documented the event.

After their wedding trip to the British Virgin Islands, the couple now resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where the groom is owner and director of Griswold Home Care, and the bride continues to own and operate her business as event coordinator of Brandon Hall Plantation’s Bed and Breakfast and Wedding Venue in Natchez.

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Sara Jayne Hoover & Jacob Harrison Williams Natchez, mississippi j photos by Nicole Kossum Photography

ara Jayne Hoover and Jacob Harrison Williams were united in marriage October 11, 2014, in Natchez, Mississippi.

The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hoover of Ferriday, Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Williams of Natchez. The wedding ceremony took place on the grounds of historic Weymouth Hall overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River. Reverend Larry Wagoner officiated at the ceremony with music by Mr. and Mrs. Scott Frick, cousins of the bride, from Monroe, Louisiana.

The bride’s father, Stephen Hoover, gave her in marriage. She wore a strapless, tulle ball gown, embellished with a handmade sash and with a bodice covered in ruching up to the sweetheart neckline, all complemented with a simple train. Her cathedral-length veil was adorned with small crystals along its edges.

Jolee Brixey, the bride’s sister, of Jena, Louisiana, served as matron of honor; and Caroline Smith of Natchez served as maid of honor. Emilee Johns Roberts and Leslie Wagoner, both of Ferriday; Julia Corbett of Shreveport, Louisiana; Whitney Pearson of Natchez; Shelby McGaha of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Julie Moak of Dallas, Texas; and Stephanie Bailey of Roxie, Mississippi, all served as bridesmaids.

Flower girls were Tenley Wilson, a niece of the groom, of Natchez; Ryn Porter, a cousin of the bride, of Ferriday; and family friend Blacklee Johns of Ferriday.

Gene Williams, father of the groom, served as best man. Justin Brixey of Jena; Tapper Hendricks of Vidalia, Louisiana; and Van Staggs, Bryan Nordan, Jeremy Rhems, Michael Faust, and Austin Williams, all of Natchez, served as groomsmen. The ring bearers were Sean Cupit, a cousin of the bride, of Vidalia and Christopher Troy Dillon, a cousin of the groom.

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Hall. The clear tent covering the reception area was adorned with a deer-horn wreath and chandelier. Ram Jam Production of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, provided the music for the evening. The evening’s buffet featured a classic steamboat roast, prepared by the father of the bride. Edna’s Cake Creations of Natchez, Mississippi, made both the bride’s and the groom’s cakes. The floral designs for the wedding and reception came from “O” So Pretty Flowers of Natchez, Mississippi, owned by the bride’s mother.

Following a sparkler sendoff at the end of the night, the bride and groom honeymooned in a cabin in the Ozark Mountains. After returning from their honeymoon, they are at home in Natchez, Mississippi.

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caitlin brooke huffines & chad david goodman Natchez, mississippi j photos by haley bale Photography aitlin Brooke Huffines and Chad David Goodman were united in marriage September 27, 2014, in Natchez, Mississippi. The couple’s parents are Mr. Danny Huffines and Ms. Lisa Huffines and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Goodman, all of Natchez. The wedding ceremony was held at Memorial Park in Natchez with Judge George Ward officiating.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an Allure Romance ivory ball gown featuring lace and satin. The fitted bodice had a flattering V-shaped neckline and lace-covered back while the waist was defined by a ruched satin band. Her fingertip-length beaded veil was embellished on the edges with rhinestones and pearl scallops.

Laura Huffines Hough, the bride’s elder sister of Columbia, Mississippi, served as matron of honor; and Anna Huffines, the bride’s younger sister of Natchez, served as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Haley Meng and Mattie Smith, both of Natchez; Claire Kenda of Jackson, Mississippi; Mary Kate Partridge of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Nikki Bonds of McCall Creek, Mississippi. Flower girls were the bride’s nieces Kayleigh Hough and Lily Hough of Columbia and Chloe Bailey of McCall Creek, Mississippi.

Serving as best man was the groom’s father.

Groomsmen were Rory Wagoner and Cody Wagoner, both of Vidalia, Louisiana; Mitchell Jordan of Hebert, Louisiana; Daniel Huffines of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Matt Hough of Columbia, Mississippi. The ring bearer was Brahm Prince; and the bride’s cousin Byron Prince of Paris, Texas, served as an Usher.

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Brenda Zerby of Moreton’s Flowerland furnished the flowers for the wedding ceremony and reception; and Tena McKenzie, cousin of the bride, provided the weddingday coordination.

Prior to the ceremony, bridal portraits were taken at Brandon Hall Plantation while wedding party photographs were taken downtown at Memorial Park. Following the ceremony, the wedding party and guests traveled to the Natchez Community Center for the reception. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed wedding fare catered by Rene Adams and music by Scratch Roxx Band. The bride’s and groom’s cakes were prepared by The Bakery Cottage of Vidalia, Louisiana. As they departed from the reception, the couple was showered with rose pedals. After their honeymoon at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Chad David Goodman are at home in Natchez.

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Emilee Clair Johns & Joey Byron Roberts ferriday, louisiana j photos by unveiled radiance milee Clair Johns and Joey Byron Roberts were united in marriage on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church in Ferriday, Louisiana.

The bride is the daughter of Arlene and Jerry Johns of Ferriday, Louisiana. Grandparents of the bride are the late Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Edward “Jack” Johns and Mrs. Betty Blake and late Mr. Harold Douglas “Bill” Blake. The groom is the son of Randy and Cindy Roberts of Clayton, Louisiana. Grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Malcolm “Mike” Harrell and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Elvin “Tobe” Roberts. Brother Larry Wagoner officiated the six o’clock ceremony.

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handkerchief of her late, maternal grandfather was also attached to the bouquet.

Serving as matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Sara Johns Dallalio. Katie Lynn Nicosia served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Sylvia Moak Johns, Julia Perkins Corbett, Sara Hoover Williams, Barbara Paige Roberts, and Faith Marie Roberts. The bridesmaids wore navy, floor-length Bill Levkoff gowns. Each unique neckline was accented with a piece of mint jewelry of the maid’s choice. They each carried bouquets of hydrangeas and white roses accented with a single navy and white anemone. Blakelee Rose Johns and Anna Bett Arthur attended as flower girls and wore white cotton, sleeveless gowns accented with a navy sash. The dresses were adorned with gold monograms on the bodice of the dress. They carried smaller bouquets of baby’s breath.

Serving as best man was the groom’s father, Randy James Roberts. Groomsmen included Joshua Blake Johns, John Keith Dallalio, David Edward Lillie III, and Elijah Harrell. The groomsmen wore tan suits accented with mint and gold ties monogrammed in navy. Connor James Roberts served as the ring bearer. He wore a cotton john-john also accented with a gold monogram on the chest. Logan Keith Dallalio served as an usher, wearing the same attire as the groomsmen. The boutonnieres were a single navy and white anemone.

Sylvia Johns Ritchie provided music for the ceremony. She played a beautiful rendition of “Canon in D” for the procession of the wedding party followed by “Trumpet Voluntary” as the bride and her father entered the church. The aisle was decorated with white hydrangeas attached to the pews with mint ribbon. The ceremony backdrop included three large arrangements of navy and white flowers with greenery. “O” So Pretty Flowers of Natchez, Mississippi, provided all of the floral designs at the ceremony and reception.

Immediately following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Panola Woods Country Club in Ferriday, Louisiana. The reception began with the couple’s first dance to “I’ll Be.” Following the first dance, the bride and her father danced to “Landslide.” The groom and his mother then shared a dance to “Stand

By Me.” Family and friends were then invited to dance the night away to music provided by Ram Jam Productions of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Rose Bakes of Meadville, Mississippi, made the couple’s cakes. The bride’s fourtier cake was decorated with raked, butter-cream frosting and clusters of mixed flowers. Along the bottom of each tier, butter-cream pearls were added. An edible plaque with the couple’s monogram accented the top tier. The flavors of chocolate and white-almond butter cream alternated between tiers. The groom’s cake featured hand-sculpted deer antlers, which showed his love for hunting. The cake also had fondant bullets and shotgun shells randomly placed around the cake. His cake was funfetti flavored as a surprise to the groom.

Sparklers lit the night as the bride and groom exited the reception through a tunnel of their closest friends and family. The bride and groom left their reception in a fiery red antique car and traveled to St. Lucia for their honeymoon getaway.

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Lynley marie Smith & Clintin “clint” davison eason Natchez, mississippi j photos by sweet lovely Photography

ynley Marie Smith and Clinton “Clint” Davison Easom, both of Natchez, Mississippi, were married on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at half past six o’clock in the evening at Brandon Hall Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi, with the honorable Judge George M. Ward officiating.

Parents of the couple are Mrs. Kim Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Easom, all of Natchez.

Harpist Ashley Toman provided music for the ceremony, while cousin of the groom Kacie Suber sang as soloist. Uncle of the bride Mark Spence read the scripture during the ceremony.

Given in marriage by her brother, Bryce Smith, the bride wore an Allure ball gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline with ruching. A belt of crystals accented the waist, and crystal buttons cascaded down the full-length train. She wore a cathedral-style veil scattered with tiny crystals and carried a hand-tied bouquet of white hydrangeas and peonies.

Kim Smith, mother of the bride, served as matron of honor; and Hannah Durkin of Natchez was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amber Easom Pitts of Madison, Mississippi; Taylor White, Mandy Hinson, and Madison Farmer, all of Natchez; Katherine Taylor of Vidalia, Louisiana; Meghan Morreale of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; Lindsay Nations of Biloxi, Mississippi; and Nicole Taylor of Brandon, Mississippi. Addison Pitts, niece of the groom, was the flower girl.

Dave Easom, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Bryce Smith, Wells Middleton, Stevan Ridley, Kyle Ketchings, Matthew Freeman, Andrew Johnson, and William Aubrey Smith, all of Natchez; Jeff Pitts of Madison; Brian Sanderson of Pearl, Mississippi; and Brett Taylor of Brandon.

Ushers Dylan and Reed White of Natchez and Tyler Spence of Decatur, Mississippi, were cousins of the bride. Hunter Pitts, nephew of the groom, served as ring bearer.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Tracings Room and courtyard on the gorgeous grounds of Brandon Hall Plantation.

After a wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple lives at home in Brandon, Mississippi.

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devon welch & Jeremy winborne brookhaven, mississippi j photos by Jeff Chao

n September 6, 2014, Devon Welch and Jeremy Winborne were married at six o’clock in the evening at the First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Officiating at this elegant, traditional ceremony was Brother Hal Hatten; Laura Lee Lewis was the soloist; and Roy Doughdrill served as organist.

The bride is the daughter of Paula and Ricky Welch, and the groom is the son of Marsha and Tim Winborne. Grandparents of the bride are Jeanette and Kent Welch and Melissa and Billy Boyd, and Doris E. Winborne is the grandmother of the groom.

The wedding party consisted of many family members and friends of both the bride and groom.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Old Wesson School in Wesson, Mississippi. Many guests of the couple

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Davaine Lighting provided the evening’s soft glow, and Ship Flowers designed the beautiful floral accents for the celebration.

Kelly Moore Burns and Jodi Moore Newland catered the event; and Mutt Wallace, a family friend of the groom, created a custom beverage bar. Teresa Crosby made the bride’s cake, Rose Bakes made the groom’s cake, bridal cupcakes were made by Ros, and Janet Smith made the cheesecakes. In addition, guests enjoyed macaroons, a nitrogen ice-cream sundae bar, and fabulous Southern fare from a variety of food stations and butler-served appetizers.

For the children, there was a “kids’ room” with their own menu and fun activities to enjoy for the evening.

Jeff Chao captured the evening as photographer.

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Green jPhillips engagement Brookhaven, mississippi ecky Sinclair Green and Steve Green of Brookhaven, Mississippi, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Emily Sinclair Green to Paden Edward Armstrong Phillips of Helena, Arkansas, the son of Laura and Eddie Phillips, also of Helena.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sinclair and the late Lerline Sinclair of Brookhaven and of Mr. Leon C. Green and the late Frances Green of Montgomery, Alabama. The groom is the grandson of Mr. Ed Phillips and the late Becky Phillips and of the late James and Betty Armstrong, all of Helena.

Green is a 2011 honor graduate of Brookhaven High School and a current student at Mississippi College where she was a member of the Campus Activities Board. She will graduate in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Phillips is a 2011 graduate of Desoto High School in Helena and attended Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas. Currently, he is a student at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee, and is serving as a seminary intern at First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven.

The couple will exchange vows at six o’clock in the evening on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in downtown Brookhaven. A reception will follow at The Ole Towne Church on South Jackson Street. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

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Launch Party for Charboneau Distillery n November 21, 2014, Charboneau Distillery launched its long-awaited rum, which has been crafted in Natchez, Mississippi, next door to the historic King’s Tavern. Restaurant patrons enjoyed a sample of rum and toured the distillery that is housed in the former King’s Tavern Lounge. Photos by Aimee Guido

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SOUTHERN SAMPLER

story by Alma M. Womack

The Pioneer Wedding S

ince this is the wedding issue, I received permission to write about weddings in the backcountry of early America seeing as how I am not into weddings in the here and now.

I have been to many weddings, worked at quite a few, and have thrown several myself; but none could compare to the weddings of the backcountry pioneers in the 1700s and 1800s.

The frontier was settled by people from Scotland, Ireland, and the English border counties; and they brought their ancient traditions with them to the new country. I cannot improve on the description of these wedding customs as written by David Fischer in Albionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seed; so I will quote him on the traditions of abduction, chivarees, bidden weddings, and bridewain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;...An ancient practice on the British borders and in Scotland and Ireland was the abduction of brides. The old custom had been elaborately regulated through many centuries by ancient folk laws, which required payment of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;body priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;honor price.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Two types of abduction were

recognized: voluntary abduction in which the bride went willingly but without her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prior consent, and involuntary abduction in which she was taken by force.

Both types of abduction were practiced as late as the eighteenth century. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old border custom of bridal abduction continued in the American backcountry. The petitions of the Regulators complained of frequent abductions, and even members of the border ascendancy resorted to this practice. The leading example was Andrew Jackson and Rachel Donelson. This was a case of voluntary abduction; Rachel went willingly, but her departure started a feud that continued many years. It later became an electioneering issue in other parts of the United States; but in the backcountry, Rachel and Andrew Jackson were not condemned by their own culture. Most backcountry marriages, of course, were not abductions; but abduction rituals long remained an important part of marriage customs in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A wedding in the back-settlements was apt to be a wild affair. On the

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appointed day, the friends of the groom would set out for the wedding in a single party, mounted and heavily armed. They ZRXOG VWRS DW FDELQV DORQJ WKH ZD\ WR Ă&#x20AC;UH a volley and pass around the whiskey bottle, then gallop on to the next. Their progress was playfully opposed by the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends, also heavily armed, who felled trees along the road, and created entanglements of grape vines and branches to block the passage of the groomsmen. The two parties then came together and staged a contest in which their champions raced for a beribboned bottle of whiskey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally, both parties would assemble with invited guests from the neighborhood. These were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bidden weddings,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which could be attended only by invitation. When all were assembled, the bride would be brought into the room by the best PDQÂłQRW VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQWO\ E\ KHU IDWKHU 7KH bride and groom put their right hands behind their backs, and their gloves were ceremonially removed by the best man and the bridesmaid, who took care to do so at exactly the same moment.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the ceremony, there were more volleys, much whooping, and an abundance of kissing, drinking and high hilarity. Then a dinner and dance would take place, with everyone joining in wild reels, VHWV DQG MLJV ZKLOH D Ă&#x20AC;GGOHU VFUDSHG IUDQWLcally in the corner. Before the wedding dinner, another mock-abduction was staged indoors; the bride was stolen by one party and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recoveredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by the other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the sun set upon this turbulent scene, the couple retired to their chamber, while hordes of well-wishers crowded round the bed and offered ribald advice. Yet another contest was staged at the foot of the marriage bed. After the couple was placed beneath the covers, the bridesmaids took turns throwing a rolled stocking over their shoulders at the bride. Then the groomsmen did WKH VDPH DLPLQJ IRU WKH JURRP 7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WR hit the mark was thought to be the next to marry. These games continued well into the QLJKW :KHQ WKH ZHGGLQJ SDUW\ Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ OHIW the chamber, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;calithumpian serenadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; took place outsideâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;the bells and whistles punctuated by uninhibited gunplay. (This was also known as the chivaree.) As morning approached, a bottle of Black Betty (whiskey) was sent to revive the bride and groom and the merriment continued, sometimes for several days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another custom, bridewain, was described this way: â&#x20AC;&#x153;...the friends of a new married couple assemble and are treated with cold pies, fermenty and ale; at the close of the day the bride and bridegroom are placed in two chairs in the open air, or in a large barn, the bride with a pewter dish on her knee, half covered with a napkin. The company put offerings into a dishâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;offerings often amount to a considerable sum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marriage customs in the American backcountry bore a striking resemblance to those of the British border landsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;complete even to the abductions and mock abductions, the competitions and mock combats, bidden weddings and bridewain, the wild feasts and heavy drinking, wedding reels and jigs, the rituals of the wedding chamber, and the constant presence of Black Betty. In their totality the backcountry wedding was a unique adaptation of ancient border customs to the conditions of an American region.â&#x20AC;?

The next time you go to a wedding, think on these things.

Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.

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